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
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 FTW96LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Reklaw, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Goose Lake, IAinadequate maintenance, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and a loose fuel tank cap that allowed siphoning of fuel, buckling of the right fuel bladder, fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the soft…NTSB BFO96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Shady Side, MDthe partial loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel line.NTSB ATL96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Newnan, GAa loose fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature emptying of the left fuel tank; failure of the pilot to follow the checklist (select the fullest fuel tank for landing); fuel starvation; and subsequent Loss of engine power, while on…NTSB LAX96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mobile, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW96LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Waller, TXa loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot misjudging distance and airspeed resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB MIA96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Meridianville, ALLoss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance during the 100-hour annual. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC96LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Red Devil, AKLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB MIA96LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti SF.260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which result in a ditching at sea.NTSB ATL96FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Picayune, MSa worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.NTSB BFO96FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Norwich, VTloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), during a low altitude operation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB BFO96LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMadsen/Rans Rans S12 Airaile · Cobbs Creek, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL96LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, ALLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX96LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Long Beach, CAa loss of engine power for undeternined reasons.NTSB NYC95LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Rutland, VTLoss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a tree and barn.NTSB MIA95LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D50E · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct a feathering check of the right propeller at an altitude inadequate for a safe engine restart or refeathering of the propeller.NTSB NYC95LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Rutland, VTthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW95FA406Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportMartin B-26C · Odessa, TXthe failure of the pilot to maintain minimum airspeed for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in the aircraft.NTSB CHI95FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Iowa City, IAfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and lack of familiarity with the airplane. Factors involved were the bright night, trees and transmission wires.NTSB CHI95LA333Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild FA-24 · Blountsville, INpartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's misuse of flaps, and his encounter with high obstruction during the forced landing.NTSB BFO95LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Medina, OHthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. High vegetation (tall corn) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB NYC95LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB LAX95LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bakersfield, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPietenpol AIR-CAMPER · Redmond, ORa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX95LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Las Vegas, NVthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The soft and rough nature of the terrain available for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.NTSB NYC95MA220Accident · 12 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · West Point, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor…NTSB FTW95LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Prim, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inability to initiate a flare due to the fracture of the yoke assembly, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Salem, ORA loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NEthe reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.NTSB LAX95FA319Accident · 8 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Beaver Dam, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the aircraft weight and balance…NTSB SEA95LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBristol RV-6 · Grants Pass, ORa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC95LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Seaside Heights, NJThe pilot's inadequate flare for landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough water. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and rough water.NTSB NYC95FA210Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Portland, MEan engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB FTW95LA374Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Colorado Spgs, COBlockage of the carburetor by a piece of foreign material, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to properly lean the…NTSB FTW95LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Oklahoma City, OKThe failure of the low side of the turbine governor. A factor the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NMa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA364Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsaacson Kolb Twin Star MK II · Mansfield, TXthe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.NTSB NYC95LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Williamson, NYthe loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX95LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-54A · Emigrant Gap, CAa compressor stall in the right engine for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of power in that engine; and inadequate crew coordination between the pilot and copilot, which resulted in their failure to ensure that the external load was promptly…NTSB FTW95LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Trumann, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB BFO95LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB BFO95LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Warren, OHa loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.NTSB FTW95LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall as result of an abrupt maneuver. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW95LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Paragould, ARLoss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC95LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in an unlocked engine primer and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC95LA194Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1-A2 · Fombell, PAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB FTW95LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Wilmot, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC95LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Spafford, NYthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing over unsuitable terrain and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB FTW95LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · Lago Vista, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Seattle, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).