NTSB investigations
4,618 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
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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 CHI02LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hastings, MNThe engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of the fatigue fracture of the number 6 piston. Additional factors were the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot, and the inadequate piston design by the manufacturer.NTSB MIA02LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltravia Aero Int' Pelican Club PL · Crystal River, FLThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot-in-command misjudging the proper glidepath resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB LAX02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boulder City, NVa loss of engine power due to an undetermined malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB ATL02FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6-AT6D · Gainesville, GAA loss of engine power following a supercharger bearing failure and subsequent collision with the ground while maneuvering for an emergency landing.NTSB CHI02LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Fulton, INA loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.NTSB ATL02LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Naples, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02TA118Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Chico, CAthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors in the accident were the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and the lack of recent experience in emergency procedures by the pilot.NTSB SEA02FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing S-307 · Seattle, WALoss of all engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the flight crew's failure to accurately determine onboard fuel during the pre-flight inspection. A factor contributing to the accident was a lack of adequate crew communication regarding the…NTSB NYC02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Salisbury Ctr, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX02FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-61A · Lakehead, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight crew's failure to maintain rotor rpm following a loss of engine power while maneuvering.NTSB FTW02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Oakley, UTThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Norman, OKMaintenance personnel's improper clamp installation on the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB FTW02LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTillman Long EZ · Lockhart, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.NTSB DEN02LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDoyle Kitfox III · Windsor, COloss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow for reasons undetermined. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell/Garlick UH-1H · Dayton, WAA loss of power for undetermined reason(s). Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed decision to jettison the empty bucket and the trees impacted during the auto-rotation landing.NTSB LAX02TA105Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that lead to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL02LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Schlater, MSan unknown person at an unknown time exceeded the engine temperature limitations that resulted in the failure of compressor turbine and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB FTW02LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Tulsa, OKthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marion, SCThe loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL02FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGunderson Floatmaster · Elma, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factor.NTSB LAX02LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · San Jose, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing into a residential area.NTSB FTW02LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mount Selman, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lynxville, WIThe pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.NTSB FTW02LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II Sport · Gatesville, TXThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinette Ultra Pup · Rio Vista, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · River Ranch, FLThe reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing speed, and terrain consisting of berms.NTSB IAD02LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStiles Choctaw · Danville, KYFailure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.NTSB CHI02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.NTSB DEN02LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Pagosa Springs, COthe total power failure of the right engine due to the failure of its lubricating system. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the terrain being above the airplane's single engine performance capability.NTSB SEA02LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Clinton, WAFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors.NTSB CHI02LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Mattoon, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor to the accident was the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Sturgis, MIthe inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.NTSB SEA02TA022Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Butte, MTLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Gainesville, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC02LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Falmouth, KYThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow.NTSB FTW02TA060Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · El Paso, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the moving ground vehicle.NTSB ATL02LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion,which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with transmission wires.NTSB LAX02LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Santa Maria, CAInadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the subsequent undershoot forced landing in soft terrain.NTSB CHI02LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Clinton, MOthe pilot's inadequate prefight, his failure to feather the propellers, and the fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Haltom City, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Sidney, MTThe pilot's improper abort procedure and inadequate remedial action, leading to a loss of directional control after losing power in one engine during the takeoff roll. Factors include the loss of power from one engine, and a fence around the perimeter of the…NTSB ATL02LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhitty, Philip J. Mustang II · Hampstead, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during landing roll. A factor was the soft, unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Bryce, UTloss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the low airspeed and altitude at which to perform an autorotation.NTSB FTW02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Perry, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA02LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Pompano Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (Vs), while maneuvering for an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power…NTSB LAX02LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Henderson, NVthe loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way.NTSB MIA02LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Reidsville, GAImproper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runway made resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.