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 MIA06LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Bishop, TXThe delayed landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA06CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurphy Renegade · Port Angeles, WAThe loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Trees were a factor.NTSB DFW06LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Jasper, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable landing for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB NYC06LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Norwood, MAImproper maintenance, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the dual magneto mounting flange, and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW06FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Columbus, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.NTSB MIA06TA093Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · St. ThomasThe loss of engine power in both engines for an unknown reason.NTSB MIA06FA092Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Dunnellon, FLThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to a contaminated carburetor fuel inlet screen.NTSB NYC06LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichaud KR2S · North Andover, MAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.NTSB DEN06LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Fort Collins, COthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN06LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEldredge NXT · Glenwood, NMthe loss of engine power due to the partial failure of the crankcase nose seal for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's diminished visibility during the forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, resulting in a runway excursion and…NTSB DEN06CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Ulysses, KSthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the impact with a ditch during the forced landing.NTSB NYC06LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a single-engine go-around. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB DFW06LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Kerrville, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC06LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the…NTSB NYC06LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Clay Township, PAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB CHI06CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMartin Rans S-7 Courier · Ray, MIThe loss of engine power and fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL06LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180F · Easley, SCLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with non-suitable terrain.NTSB SEA06FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Dayville, ORThe improper overhaul of the reduction gear box assembly and improper installation of the N1 seal and nut assembly lockcup by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the reduction gear box and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor…NTSB MIA06LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLA loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to contamination (debris) lodged in the carburetor jet, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB DFW06FA083Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Patterson, LAThe improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fitting and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and the lack of a suitable site…NTSB LAX06FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Kahului, HIThe failure of the pilot to execute the published emergency procedures pertaining to configuring the airplane for single engine flight, which would have allowed him to maintain minimum controllable airspeed (Vmc) and level flight. The pilot's failure to…NTSB CHI06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Holly, MIA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB ATL06LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJoel H Johnson Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Cartersville, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an forced landing, on ground collision with a ditch, and nose over.NTSB MIA06LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Naples, FLThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area to make a precautionary landing which resulted in the helicopter rolling into a ditch.NTSB DFW06CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB CHI06CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalkema Stol Aircraft · Scotts, MIThe in-flight loss of engine power on downwind for undetermined reasons and the post-impact ground fire that burned the airplane while it was standing.NTSB MIA06LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fort Pierce, FLImproper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DEN06LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Manhattan, KSA loss of engine power due to the intermittent grounding of the left magneto "P" lead, causing the fuel controller to search and the engine to surge then lose power, and the pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were the…NTSB SEA06LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cottage Grove, ORFuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the…NTSB SEA06FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Bow, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA06CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.NTSB ANC06FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB CHI06LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Muncie, INThe loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI06LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB NYC06LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB MIA06LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lehigh Acres, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose-over during the forced landing.NTSB DFW06LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHodge Express · Tyler, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX06LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti S.205/22R · Phoenix, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WACarburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.NTSB MIA06LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · West Palm Beach, FLA loss of engine power during descent due to an undetermined reason, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with a culvert.NTSB CHI06LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MIthe blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.NTSB CHI06LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZilz Zenith CH801 · Moscow Mills, MOA loss of engine power due to inadequate design of the engine compartment which resulted in inadequate engine cooling and fuel starvation due to vapor lock. Factors associated with the accident were the utility pole and trees which were contacted during the…NTSB SEA06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kelso, WAEncounter with carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering for the downwind which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The aircraft nosing over during the landing roll in soft sand was a factor.NTSB NYC06LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Yonkers, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a ditching.NTSB LAX06FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…NTSB ATL06LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Maiden, NCThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 main bearing due to overheating for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.NTSB SEA06LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Portland, ORA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight collision with objects.NTSB LAX06LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForrest Haynes Lancair 320 · Ramona, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.