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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 MKC85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Grenola, KSWhile maneuvering during a swath to a field, the engine quit. The plt was operating his acft for aprx 1/2 hr prior to the loss of pwr. The plt states he visually checked the fuel level. An inspection of the acft engine revealed no mechanical failure or…NTSB DCA85AA020Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAerospatiale SA360C Dauphin · New York, NYAt laguardia arpt, wnd was fm 320 deg at 16 gstg 22 KTS. PIC rprtd wnd at heliport (on west bank of east RVR) was fm sw. Obstacles were located along west edge of heliport. PIC rprtd he made pwr check, then bgn rolling takeoff with rgt qtrg hdwnd. As acft was…NTSB FTW85LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Afton, OKThe acft was ditched in 60 to 80 ft deep water following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt was picked up by a bass boat shortly before the acft sank. The acft was recovered more than a month later and an examination of the eng was not performed.NTSB MIA85FLD01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172B · Brooksville, FLAccording to a plt statement, he entered the traffic pattern at about 800 ft & held 70 mph with 10 deg of flaps & the carb heat on. After turning onto final apch, he advanced the throttle for a power adjustment, but the eng did not respond. Subsequently, the…NTSB MKC85FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Mena, ARN95UP was making the first flt after both engines were overhauled. The owner of the overhaul facility was the pilot and the passenger was the foreman who was responsible for installing engines. A witness who is employed on the airport heardthe acft takeoff…NTSB LAX85LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHuff SA-300 · Van Nuys, CAThe acft collided with trees prior to grnd contact after the eng reportedly quit about 20 min after takeoff. The acft reportedly had more than 29 gallons of fuel on board. The acft has 3 fuel tanks. The fuel selector had been changed several times during…NTSB FTW85LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Liberty, TXThe plt experienced an inflight partial loss of pwr after which he shut off the master switch, and the fuel valve and attempted to make a forced landing on a nearby arpt. However, there was insufficient alt to clear a powerline. A steep turn was made and the…NTSB ATL85FA135Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Prestonburg, KYThe pax deplaned & the plt took off on a short flt to a nearby arpt to refuel. After climbing for about 30 to 40 sec & accelerating to aprx 100 KTS, the plt started to adjust the pwr for lvl flt. At about that time, the eng lost pwr. The plt attempted to…NTSB MIA85LKG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150G · Daytona Beach, FLThe acft was ditched as a result of a loss of power. The plt stated that while banner towing 200 yds offshore at 3000 ft AGL, the acft eng skipped. The plt applied carb heat and checked the fuel controls. Then the eng quit completely. Since the Beach was…NTSB LAX85LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSederberg Bensen B-8M · Lower Lake, CAFollowing a normal takeoff with the fuel tank one-half full, the acft climbed to 1000 ft AGL at which time engine pwr was gradually lost. A grnd witness reported hearing the eng sputter or miss. The plt attempted to return to the arpt but had insufficient…NTSB SEA85FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sunnyside, WAThe acft crashed after colliding with electrical power lines near an open field. Initial impact with the power lines occurred where the wires were routed over a draw between 2 ridges. The acft came to rest inverted between the power lines & the open field.…NTSB NYC85FA103Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney MO-20J · Lock Haven, PAPreflt wx briefings were issued to the plt that forecasted moderate icing & turbulence from 3000 to 14000 ft across the planned route. An IFR flt plan was filed and during the flt the plt reported engine problems at 1100 ft MSL. During vectors to closest arpt…NTSB FTW85LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Matagorda Is., TXThe pilot executed a VFR go-around while on final approach due to livestock on the runway and reportedly experienced engine power loss. The aircraft made a forced landing on the beach and flipped inverted, coming to rest in the water alongside the beach. The…NTSB MIA85LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Tampa, FLThe plt stated that during takeoff from rwy 17, the right eng lost power at an alt of about 50 to 60 ft. he attempted toturn back & land, but touched down 90 deg to rwy 03 & slid aprx 100 yards, collapsing the landing gear & separating the right wing from the…NTSB FTW85LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Pharr, TXThe aircraft is mexican registered and was being flown by a mexican national, from mcallen TX. To tuxpan ver. Mexico. Its cargo was television sets. About five minutes after departing mcallen the pilot reported a power loss and that he was returning to the…NTSB MIA85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Everglades, FLThe acft was on a flt over the Everglades at aprx 500 ft AGL, when the eng began to run rough & decreased to about 1200 RPM. During a forced landing, the acft fuel system burst before the acft came to rest & a fire erupted. The plt exited the acft & attempted…NTSB NYC85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Sussex, NJThe acft experienced a loss of eng pwr during climb shortly after takeoff and was substantially damaged during the forced landing which resulted. The plt reported the eng coughed and lost pwr, however, when the throttle was pumped, pwr returned. Pwr was then…NTSB MIA85FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P337H · Leesburg, FLOn the morning of 3/22/85, the plt arrived at the Leesburg muni arpt to pick up an acft that had been painted. Aprx 4 weeks earlier, the acft had been ferried there for the paint job. The plt said that during takeoff, both engs lost power at about 300 ft AGL…NTSB MIA85LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Pine Key, FLThe plt stated that while in cruise flt at about 1200 ft & 2300 RPM the eng lost pwr & the acft was ditched aprx 100 yards off shore in the ocean waters. The acft was found to have sufficient fuel in both tanks. The fuel selector was on, the fuel screen was…NTSB LAX85LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Scottsdale, AZThe plt & pax departed phoenix sky harbor on a sales demo flt & landed nearby at falcon fld. During the return flt, the eng lost power as the plt began descending from 3800'. He noted there was no fuel flow, so he used the wobble pump. The plt said he was…NTSB NYC85LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Wheatfield, NYThe plt reported that during arrival, he made a complete landing check & applied carb heat before reducing power. He stated that when the power was reduced to 1900 to 2000 RPM, the eng suddenly stopped running. He attempted to restart the eng, but was unable.…NTSB NYC85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Waynesburg, PAThe acft was landed gear-up in a fld following a loss of pwr during an initial takeoff climb. Purpose of the flt was to check the eng as it had been disassembled because of metal contamination from the center main bearing. Post accident inspection of the eng…NTSB FTW85LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Onalaska, TXPilot anderson was on a business type flight. He stated he lost engine power and attempted to make a forced landing. He was unable to land and collided with a electric pole then a porch railing and flipped inverted. Cause of loss of engine power not…NTSB LAX85FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601 · Sepulveda, CAThe acft crashed into a residence 2 miles short of the rwy after loss of pwr on the left eng. This eng was feathered, the gear was extended, but the flaps remained up as the acft continued the lndg approach. Post acc investigation revealed no irregularities…NTSB FTW85LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kosse, TXDuring a return flt from mckinney to college station, TX, the eng lost power & the plt made a forced landing on a road near Kosse, TX. On the landing roll, the eng began running again. After stopping, the plt elected to 'check it out.' He estimated 5 gals of…NTSB CHI85LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Angola, INThe plt of the acft began to have difficulty holding alt shortly after level-off at 6000 ft MSL. He stated that it sounded like the eng was flooding. He began a forced descent to the nearest suitable airfield and crossed over the NDB for that field at 3000 ft…NTSB NYC85LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Taunton, MAWhile approaching about 6 mi from the arpt, the eng lost power & the acft began descending toward a pond. There was a surge of power, but power was lost again. The plt stated that he brought the nose up above the trees to 'mush' the plane in rather than go…NTSB FTW85LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dequincy, LAEn route back to a private air strip, according to the plt, the engine failed. The engine re-started and ran for 2 to 3 seconds before stopping. The aerial application acft flew a forced ldg into pine trees coming to a stop suspended above the ground.…NTSB ATL85FLT04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AG-CAT-G-114 · Madisonville, TNThe acft crashed in an open pasture after loss of power following a takeoff from an adjacent pasture. The acft had expereinced a power loss a few minutes earlier which had forced the plt to make an emergengy lndg. After grnd checking the powerplant the plt…NTSB LAX85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Fremont, CAThe acft contacted a barbed wire fence and rough terrain during an emergency landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt stated that two pwr interruptions occurred during the takeoff before the final pwr loss and he suspected fuel…NTSB LAX85LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Apple Valley, CAThe plt reported that during initial climb, the eng lost power. Unable to maintain flt, he made a forced landing 4 mi north of the aprt on rough desert terrain. During subsequent eng tests, sufficient power was developed to sustain flt.NTSB FTW85LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Broken Bow, OKThe acft nosed over short of the rwy while the plt was making an emergency landing after a reported power loss. During the landing, the acft nosed over & was damaged. No reason for the power loss was found.NTSB LAX85LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Stockton, CAThe eng experienced a ttl loss of pwr during cruise flt at 300-400 ft AGL. The plt performed an autorotation into a grape vineyard which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter. Cause of the loss of pwr was not determined.NTSB NYC85LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Waterville, METhe owner of the acft was a student plt with only 10.7 hrs total time, of which, 8.1 hrs were dual instruction. He was on a flt with a private plt occupying the right front seat, who reportedly was aboard as a passenger. The owner/student stated that the eng…NTSB LAX85LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hayward, CAWhile the instructor plt (CFI) & student were practicing landings, the eng lost power during the initial climb of the 4th touch-&-go at aprx 30 to 40 ft AGL. The CFI took control of the acft & attempted to land on the remaining rwy. However, the acft…NTSB CHI85FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Portsmouth, OHThe acft was maneuvering at about 500 ft AGL when witnesses reported what they believed to be an eng malfunction. The acft then entered a spin and impacted in an open fld out of control. A conclusive cause of an eng malfunction could not be determined during…NTSB SEA85FA056Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream AC-680F · Central Point, ORThe plt reported a loss of power on both engs during descent to land. Aprx 3 mins prior, twr gave plt option of 'straight-in' to rwy 14 or reg pattern to rwy 32. The plt hesitated & said 'just a minute' & twr offered wind info as '210 at 13.' Plt replied,…NTSB FTW85LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Covington, LADuring an apch to land, the eng lost power & the plt made an off arpt landing. While he was landing, the acft collided with a levee & was damaged. Ample fuel was still remaining in the acft & no preimpact failure or malfunction was found that would have…NTSB FTW85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R (Thrush) · Stockdale, TXDuring flt, the eng began missing, so the plt applied carb heat, but this did not help. He noted a trace of ice on the upper part of the windshield & decided to land before the eng power deteriorated further. While landing in a pasture, the acft hit soft…NTSB NYC85LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Franklin, PAThe acft experienced a nose gear collapse during a landing in deep snow at Franklin center arpt after a partial loss or pwr. The CFI and student were practicing apch to landing stall recovery when the eng failed to produce full pwr. There was unsufficient pwr…NTSB SEA85FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140D · Kent, WAThe acft contacted trees and the terrain aprx 1/2 mile south of the arpt shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated the eng was running rough and black smoke was trailing from the exhaust during the takeoff. Examination of the eng revealed the spark plugs were…NTSB MIA85FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Boca Raton, FLThe acft crashed in a steep uncontrolled descent shortly after the eng lost power during the initial takeoff climb. Witnesses stated that the acft was seen departing on rwy 4 after which it climbed to 200 ft AGL (aprx). The eng was heard sputtering but still…NTSB FTW85LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Corpus Christi, TXPlt rptd loss of pwr on left eng during flare; directional control was lost & acft went off side of the rwy. Left gear collapsed and acft rcvd substantial damage. Engines were run after acct. Reason for rptd loss of pwr undet. Acfts radio inop. Plts seat back…NTSB LAX85LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 2061-1 · Santa Barbara, CADuring takeoff & departure, the helicopter climbed to about 150 ft AGL & started to proceed over water. As it crossed over the shoreline near the end of the rwy, the eng flamed out. The plt turned about 120 deg back toward a Beech area & made an autorotative…NTSB DEN85LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Lordsburg, NMPlt stated that during the flt the rt fuel tank was used until empty at which time the left tank was selected. Aprx 20 minutes after switching tanks and 2 hrs 35 minutes after departure, the engine backfired and subsequently quit. A forced landing was made…NTSB ATL85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Dublin, NCThe pilot reported that the acft lost power in cruise flight and he attempted to land in an open field. He aborted the approach because of a tailwind and flew along a river for aprx 1 mile before ditching in the water. The acft sank in the river and the plt…NTSB ATL85LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Birmingham, ALThe pilot reported after takeoff from rwy 23 at 400 ft AGL a horn sounded. A student plt passenger stated the marker beacon, and stall warning horn came on. The plt however could not identify the horn. The plt lowered the nose of the acft, began a descent and…NTSB MKC85LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Caruthersville, MOAccording to the plt, the eng lost power after takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 400 to 500 ft AGL. He attempted to land straight ahead on the remaining rwy. However, he was unable to stop on the rwy. The acft continued off the end of the rwy, went…NTSB ATL85LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Fairburn, GAThe aircraft reportedly suffered a loss of power while on the x-wing leg for a touch-&-go landing. The plt attempted to land the aircraft on the reciprical rwy from which he departed. The aircraft touched down long and ran off of the end of the runway into…NTSB DEN85LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Poplar, MTAccording to the plt he was flying the acft 'low and slow' to look for deer when the accident occurred. He stated that he pulled the power back to glide down and observe wildlife and when he reapplied power there was severe hesitation and the eng did not pick…