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"
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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
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NTSB ATL00LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2A · Hernando, FLLoss of power due to carburetor contamination. Factors, were the trees, and the weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB FTW00LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWard Acro · Beasley, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX00LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScovil KR-2 · Tonopah, AZThe fuel control metering unit becoming disengaged and the inadvertent use of the fuel supply during flight.NTSB FTW00LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Roanoke, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to water and rust contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA00LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while making a forced landing following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the aircraft impacting hard on the runway, bouncing into the air, and colliding with powerlines off the…NTSB MIA00LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckinnis Steen Skybolt · Tuscaloosa, ALa loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation which was caused by a fuel leak in the gascolator as a result of improper maintenance by the operator that resulted in the pilot making a forced landing during which the airplane sustained substantial…NTSB FTW00LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Rayville, LAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the dark night light condition.NTSB LAX00LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow OH-58A · Calipatria, CAThe pilot's inadequate checklist procedure prior to departure, which did not verify the fuel selector was in the proper position for flight, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed for an autorotative landing.NTSB NYC00LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Pawling, NYLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL00LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado · Springfield, TNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unqualified person attempted to fly the airplane.NTSB CHI00LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon Ercoupe · Osceola, IAfuel starvation due to an undetermined blockage in the fuel line from the header tank to the gascolator. Factors relating to this accident were the blocked fuel line and the rough terrain.NTSB ATL00LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Comp COMP-AIR-6 · Indiantown, FLThe maintenance personnel inadequate inspection of the fuel system that resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel filter contamination.NTSB MIA00LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Brooksville, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on appr oach for landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a dirt bank, separation of the main landing gear, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI00LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35V · Bloomington, INthe improper major overhaul of the engine by company maintenance personnel. The tree was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA00LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American NA-64 · Clearwater, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for und etermined reasons. This resulted in a forced landing to none suitable terrain, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB LAX00LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Desert Center, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper use of the fuel selector.NTSB LAX00LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres · Elko, NVthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB NYC00LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Mount Holly, NJEngine failure due to the disconnection of the intake manifold from the #3 cylinder, as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB FTW00LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · College Station, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Olathe, KSthe pilots improper use of powerplant controls. A factor in the accident was the plowed farm field.NTSB CHI00FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Lewiston, IDthe pilot failed to follow the flight manual procedures and did not engage the Continuous Ignition system resulting in both engines flaming out when the air induction system was blocked with ice. Additional factors to the accident included the hilly terrain,…NTSB CHI00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Schaumburg, ILinadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and fuel consumption calculations not being preformed by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the rocks/boulders, and the high vegetation.NTSB MIA00GA083Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRockwell OV-10D · Larandia, ColombiaA loss of power in the right engine due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were; the pilot did not perform a weight and balance calculation, (airplane overweight at takeoff); the…NTSB LAX00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Windsor, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he did not perform a fuel calculation, and his failure to verify the fuel quantity on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB LAX00LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMince Jurka MJ77 · Rio Vista, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for unknown reasons resulting in a forced landing in a plowed field.NTSB FTW00FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-26A · San Antonio, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors to the accident were both pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident airplane…NTSB NYC00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Montpelier, VTA blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was the below freezing outside air temperature.NTSB FTW00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Brownsville, TXThe hard landing of the aircraft resulting from the pilot's excessive rate of descent on the VFR approach. A factor was the loss of right engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sweeney, TXThe pilot's excessive flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the power lines on final approach and the dark night conditions.NTSB LAX00LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley Hunter F MK 4 · Chino, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the particulate contamination in the fuel.NTSB LAX00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Rialto, CAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing the oil pressure screen housing, which resulted in the loss of lubricating oil, and the subsequent seizure of…NTSB MIA00FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Cayey, PRThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook resulting in a loss of engine and rotor rpm, forced landing to none suitable terrain (residence), and subsequent roll over.NTSB FTW00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Corning, ARThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the dark night light condition.NTSB CHI00LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Indianola, IAloss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.NTSB FTW00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD00LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrudhomme Velocity RG 173 · Richmond, VAthe improper installation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor which resulted in a loss of lubrication, overtemperature, and a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Mokane, MOfuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to make accurate fuel consumption calculations and the pilot's improper emergency procedures for engine re-start. A factor was the ditch.NTSB FTW00LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bulverde, TXThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Morristown, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff airspeed and his failure to follow published emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight and water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB MIA00LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwertfeger Velocity 173 Elite · Murfreesboro, TNThe failure of an unknown maintenance person to comply with an Airworthiness Directive (replace center body bellows seal assembly and tube bushings) and Service Bulletin (replace fuel diaphragm) resulting in an in-flight power loss due to an over rich…NTSB CHI00LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Hanover, MIfuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. A factor was the swampy terrain.NTSB MIA00LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodville, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the collision with trees during a forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Elk City, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Omaha, NEThe pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive for carburetor icing and the presence of the truck that the aircraft impacted.NTSB SEA00FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20-M · Missoula, MTEngine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC00LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Reading, PAThe failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.NTSB FTW00LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Ship Shoal 225The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough water condition.NTSB CHI00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-21 · Houlton, WIthe mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul. Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear.NTSB MIA00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 90 · St. George, SCthe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…NTSB MIA00LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…