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 SEA92LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Moab, UTThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the terrain condition (ditch) in the landing area.NTSB FTW92DPG16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGulfstream G-164B · Holly Grove, ARLoss of engine power undetermined. Factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC92LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AKFuel system contamination by water and poor preflight inspection and preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency float plane landing was a factor in this accident.NTSB MIA92LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Poplarville, MSA reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and in flight collision with trees.NTSB BFO92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MDThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was…NTSB LAX92LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Casa Grande, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL92LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NCThe failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.NTSB ATL92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Darlington, SCThe improper servicing of the airplane with contaminated fuel by the owner pilot.NTSB BFO92FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Hillsville, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB MIA92LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Navarre, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after touchdown during the forced landing following partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the divertion of attention of the pilot in command to the…NTSB MIA92LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hollywood, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing, and on ground collision with a tree on landing roll out.NTSB ATL92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blairsville, GAA complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.NTSB ANC92LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Port Alsworth, AKThe improper maneuver that unported the low fuel tank. The unsuitable terrain at the site of forced landing was a factor.NTSB LAX92LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Atwater, CAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilots failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the subsequent forced landing attempt back on the runway. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition encountered during the…NTSB SEA92LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Edmonds, WAThe partial loss of engine power when an exhaust valve seized in the open position and the water where the pilot was forced to land, which resulted in an acft nose over on touchdown.NTSB NYC92LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Newburyport, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI92DCD09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller Hiller UH-12E · Dows, IAContaminated fuel resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBenson-Callaway B-80 · Paducah, KYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW92LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · La Porte, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB ANC92LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mackey Lake, AKA loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor which contributed to the severity of the accident was the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane.NTSB MIA92LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Randleman, NCThe failure of the pilot-in-command to switch the fuel selector to a tank with fuel, after the engine failed due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC92LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Groton, CTA forced landing in unsuitable terrain as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB ANC92LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Cinnibar, AKThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Baltimore, MDA power loss due to fuel starvation from a faulty rubber seal in the mechanical fuel pump while operating over unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the use of inadequate standards for the production of the rubber seal.NTSB FTW92DRA04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEvans VP-1 · Friendswood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the forced landing. A factor was the engine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI92LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Winner, SDFailure of the carburetor mixture control, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: lack of compliance with marvel-schebler service bulletin (sb) #A1-78.NTSB NYC92LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn K. Groff JR. Q-2 · Caldwell, NJThe failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in the power loss. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI92LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Greenwood, NEThe private pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making.NTSB DEN92FA081Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Holyoke, COFailure of the pilot to feather the failed engine propeller. A factor was: power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW92LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Monroe, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotation. Factors were the tailwind and the power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI92LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Whitman, NEWater contamination in the fuel and low magneto output.NTSB FTW92LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Hot Springs, ARThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX92LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ravendale, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The short length of the runway was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA92LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Brigham City, UTA partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot in command's inability to execute corrective action during the noseover. A factor contributing to the accident was the berm.NTSB ANC92LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eureka, AKThe loss of engine power and undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX92LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames Schwarzman Avid Flyer Heavy · Truckee, CAFuel starvation due to the aircraft builder locating the fuel filter in an improper location during the construction of the airplane's fuel system.NTSB FTW92LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Clovis, NMEngine failure due to improper oil filter installation and subsequent improper aircraft control by the PIC which resulted in a stall. A factor was maintenance inspection not performed after the oil filter installation.NTSB FTW92LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Carrollton, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the failed carburetor de-ice system valve resulting in an inoperative carburetor and the inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel.NTSB DEN92LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200R · Nederland, COA partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was: no suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB BFO92LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames Snyder Challenger II · Burlington, CTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO92LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Norwalk, OHLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX92LA299Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Shafter, CAThe pic's poor preflight planning and the pic's and flight instructor/passenger's failure to use the emergency checklist. The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation was a factor in the accident.NTSB FTW92DPG09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Fisher, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.NTSB LAX92LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Soledad, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB BFO92LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KYFuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB SEA92LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBorgaes Avid Flyer "C" · Chiloquin, ORPower loss for undetermined reasons and nose gear separation due to overload. A factor contributing to the accident was: terrain condition - dirt bank.NTSB BFO92LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269D · Watkins Glen, NYFuel starvation as a result of improper rigging of the fuel control unit.NTSB SEA92LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Paul, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and aircraft control not possible by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX92LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brawley, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's; 1) failure to refuel the aircraft, 2) improper use of the fuel system, and 3) his delayed positioning of the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to adhere to the…NTSB NYC92FIG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTierra II · Williamsport, MDThe pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during a forced landing following a power loss for an undetermined reason.