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 CHI83LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Naubinway, MIThe acft struck a stop sign and nosed over while attempting to make an emergency landing following fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX83FA366Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · S. Lake Tahoe, CADuring takeoff over descending terrain in a mountainous area, the RPM began decaying when the helicopter had accelerated to 40 KTS & was about 75 ft AGL. The plt applied more throttle & increased the collective, then noted that the manifold pressure was…NTSB LAX83LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Show Low, AZThe arpt elevation was 6411 ft MSL & the density altitude was aprx 9150 ft. during takeoff, the acft climbed to about 7300 ft MSL, then began to lose power. The plt was unable to return to the arpt. During an emergency landing, the wing of the acft hit a…NTSB ATL83LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Brunswick, GAThe plt reported that the helicopter was 'topped off' with fuel before takeoff. About 1 hr & 10 min after takeoff, there reportedly was a loud 'bang' which was followed by sputtering from the eng & a decay in the eng RPM. An autorotation was made into a small…NTSB ANC83FA135Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Healy, AKThe plt stated that after takeoff, at aprx 400 ft, the engine lost power. During a forced landing, the acft crashed in a river. No mechanical failure or malfunction was found.NTSB MIA83LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Port Manatee, FLAfter overflying the strip to check the condition, the plt re-entered the pattern for a touch & go. After touchdown he applied full power & made a low pass down the strip. He began to pull up about midway down the strip & noticed a loss ofpower. The acft…NTSB NYC83LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Doylestown, PAThe student made 2 takeoffs & landings, then waited for traffic to clear the rwy before taking off again. While climbing to traffic pattern altitude on the 3rd takeoff, the eng lost power. An emergency checklist to restart the eng was not completed because of…NTSB MKC83LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Creve Coeur, MOThe student plt had made 2 landings at the arrowhead arpt, then returned to Creve Coeur arpt where he made a full stop landing. He took off again, and reportedly, applied carburetor heat on downwind. As he continued, he applied full flaps for the landing.…NTSB MIA83LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · St. Augustine, FLThe instructor plt stated that just after lift-off, the eng began misfiring & lost power. At that point, there was insufficient rwy remaining to stop, so an attempt was made to continue the takeoff. The acft did not clear corn at the end of the 2000 ft strip.…NTSB LAX83FA351Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-T301 · Bakersfield, CAThe acft landed hard, collided with a ditch and collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing after the engine quitat 75 ft AGL during takeoff. The engine was started after the accident and ran for over 7 minutes until it was cut off.NTSB NYC83FHA05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDimaria BD-4D · Pittstown, NJPre-takeoff run-up was normal. As the acft lifted off the rwy the eng quit. The acft ran off the rwy onto soft ground & flipped over. The only eng malfunction found was low compression in the #1 cylinder due to both valves being stuck partially open. All fuel…NTSB SEA83LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Issaquah, WADuring takeoff on a glider towing operation, the eng lost power at aprx 200 to 250 ft AGL. The glider plt disengaged from the tow plane & the tow plt commenced a power off descent to land on a road. There was conflicting traffic on the road. At about the same…NTSB FTW83FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Houston, TXThe helicopter crashed in a relatively high speed descent while in a slight nose-low and left bank attitude. The acft had been circling at an alt of about 600 ft MSL awaiting clearance to land. The PIC in the left seat, who was not flying the acft, said he…NTSB ATL83AA285Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Lost Creek, WVThe acft took off with 4 occupants & an estimated 596 lbs of cargo on board. After it took off, the ATC controller noted that it was climbing slower than expected. After climbing to about 4200 ft MSL, the aircrew reported a problem with the left eng & said…NTSB DEN83LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Forsyth, MTThe flt originated at cambridge, id with a planned refueling stop at billings, MT. The plt stated the acft was 'topped off' at cambridge before takeoff. En route, southerly winds were encountered which drifted the acft north, so a refueling stop was made at…NTSB MKC83LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGyaki Skybolt · St. Charles, MOThe home-built acft was on a local pleasure flt near the arpt when the engine quit and a forced landing was made in a wheatfield. Investigation of the engine and fuel system by an FAA inspector revealed that the vent in the fuel cap was soldered shut and the…NTSB CHI83LA312Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. Roberts Pitts Special · Grand Haven, MIAfter a touch-and-go landing, the acft was climbing thru aprx 100 ft AGL when the eng abruptly lost power. A straight ahead landing was not feasible. While the plt was maneuvering to land, the acft impacted in a right wing low, nose down attitude. An…NTSB ATL83FA277Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Jacksonville, ALBefore takeoff, the acft had aprx 40 gal of fuel in the main tanks & 10 gal was added to each of the auxiliary tanks. The plt took off in hazy conditions for a short flt of apprx 10 min. While on downwind for a landing, he switched from the auxiliary to the…NTSB FTW83LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Cameron, LAThe helicopter rocked and severed the tail boom during an off arpt forced autorotation landing. This acft had a history of engine surges and tot fluctuations. Changes had been made to try to correct the problem. During this flt the engine quit entirely. The…NTSB MIA83FA180Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Islamorada, FLThe acft was ditched in the Florida bay after the engine malfunctioned. According to the plt, the eng started to run rough and he ditched the acft at about 0600 EDT. However, the acft clock was stopped at 0345 and a commercial fisherman said he saw a low…NTSB FTW83LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Manvel, TXThe acft had a reported loss of power during takeoff at about 200 ft. the flt instructor (CFI) then turned aprx 30 deg right to avoid trees & landed on rough terrain along a pipe line right-of-way. An exam of the acft & eng revealed no reason for the loss of…NTSB CHI83FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Manitowoc, WIThe acft disappeared from radar contact while over lake Michigan. This acft had departed baltimore MD at 1142 CDT to flyto Manitowoc, WI. The last enroute stop for fuel was at muskegon mi at 2040 CDT. The weather was VMC but the night was dark. No flt plan…NTSB CHI83LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, ILThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after a power loss during takeoff. This was a dual instructional flt. The CFI stated that the engine lost power at about 100 ft AGL & he made a forced landing straight ahead. The fixed base operatorstated that…NTSB CHI83LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Columbus, OHAbout 1 1/2 min after taking off, the acft was climbing thru aprx 1400 ft AGL when the eng lost most of its power, sputtered, and shortly thereafter quit running altogether. The plt switched fuel tank & tried to restart the eng but was unable. The plt was…NTSB DEN83LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T21OL · Saratoga, WYDuring a sight-seeing flt at aprx 7000 ft MSL (500 ft AGL), the engine lost power about 15 min after the plt switched from the left to the right main tank & descended from a higher altitude. Subsequently, the plane was damaged during a wheels up landing on…NTSB MIA83LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Gainesville, FLThe plt stated that during takeoff, the eng appeared to lose power at about 200 ft AGL, but the gauges showed no malfunction. The acft began to settle, so he elected to land on the rwy overrun area. Reportedly, the acft was landed successfully, however, while…NTSB DEN83LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Pierre, SDThe plt was making practice swath runs with a load of water. During the third turn, at about 100 ft AGL, the eng stopped, according to the plt. The acft then landed hard & cartwheeled. No eng malfunctions were found.NTSB ATL83FA249Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHamilton T-28R-2 · Martinez, GAThe acft was 1 of 2 that made a low pass over rwy 24. After the pass, the plt made a right turn, establishing the acft in a right traffic pattern for rwy 24. According to 1 witness, while the acft was turning on a right base, intermittent bursts of dark smoke…NTSB FTW83LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Antonio, TXDuring flt, the eng began to lose power & the plt was unable to maintain altitude. He tried various things to restore power which included changing positions of the magneto switch. Subsequently, the acft was ditched in a lake. The magneto switch was found…NTSB LAX83LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 204B · Ocotillo, CAThe acft was on an external load operation to airlift loads of cement. The cement was being poured for base pilings for power line towers on rough terrain. While carrying a 3100 lb load of cement on a 40 ft line, the helicopter had just moved to a position to…NTSB ANC83LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Nenana, AKThe acft nose gear failed during a forced landing after the engine lost power during climbout. The plt rptd the engine began to run intermittently then quit completely. The acft had just been serviced with 36 gallons of 80/87 octane fuel. The student pilot…NTSB MKC83LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Poplar Bluff, MOAfter making 2 swath runs, the acft was in a procedure turn-around over a wooded area when the eng lost power. The plt tried to glide to a suitable area, but the acft hit the tops of trees & crashed. The owner stated the eng had a history of maintenance…NTSB FTW83LA304Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Langley, OKThe non-rated plt stated that the eng lost power after he took off & he was unable to restart the eng. During a forced landing, he was unable to clear over wires. He said the nosewheel hit the ground & the acft tumbled as he was attempting to glide under the…NTSB FTW83LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan NAVION-A · Kenedy, TXAfter taking off, the eng began to lose power. The plt said it quit & restarted several times while he was trying to return to the arpt. During an emergency landing, about 3 mi from the arpt, the plt elected to land with the gear retracted since there were…NTSB FTW83LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Eudora, ARDuring the return trip to the arpt, the eng lost power & the plt landed in an open field with soft terrain. Shortly after touchdown, the right main gear dug into the soft soil & collapsed. A fire started after the acft came to rest & it was destroyed. The…NTSB ANC83LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe acft had been on a sight seeing flt when the engine began to lose power and run rough. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing on the glacier. He was attempting to takeoff without pax and excess fuel due to slushy ice. The engine was developing…NTSB SEA83LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Jerome, IDThe acft was destroyed by fire after a forced landing due to pwr loss. The pilot stated that he was en route home after an aerial application mission when the engine lost power. He made an auto-rotation downwind and after exiting the acft noticed an engine…NTSB CHI83LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Saint Cloud, MNShortly after takeoff, the plt's door came open. He tried to close it, but was unable, so he turned back toward the arpt to land. While making a turn before landing, the eng lost power. Shortly after that, the acft started falling to the right & crashed. An…NTSB NYC83LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Shelburne, VTThe acft crashed into a ditch during an emergency landing after a power loss. The dual instructional flight was climbingat about 200 feet when the power dropped 700-800 RPM. The pilot applied carb heat switched fuel tanks and turned to avoid a housing area.…NTSB MKC83LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Benkelman, NEThe plt stated he was flying at a low altitude along a river when the eng failed.NTSB ATL83FA232Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Laytonsville, MDThe acft lost power at about 200 ft AGL during takeoff. The pilot had just aborted a takeoff because the power went to idle with throttle open. After a run-up of 30 seconds he decided to try again. The power loss occurred at about 200 ft AGL and the pilot…NTSB MIA83LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Miami Beach, FLThe pilot stated that while cruising with another aircraft at an unknown altitude the oil pressure began to decrease. Shortly after this, the engine failed. The oil temp, cylinder temp, and exhaust gas temp remained in the normal range the engine stopped…NTSB FTW83LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Newport, ARAccording to the plt, after he took off, he was unable to maintain alt & began dumping his load of 1500 lbs of chemicals. He turned back toward the airstrip, but was forced to land short of a bean field. After touchdown, the acft rolled into a small drainage…NTSB NYC83FGM03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C · Greenville, PAAccording to the plt, a cert A&P mechanic, he had flown the acft 1 hr since last inspection & everything operated normally. On the day of the accident, his wife, also a plt, departed their private arpt at mercer, PA on a local flt butlanded at Greenville 15…NTSB ATL83LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9 · Florala, ALThe plt reported that during takeoff, the eng began to lose power at the edge of the arpt. He noted that fuel pressure was lost & reported that he was unable to regain the pressure with the electric fuel pump. He switched the fuel selector to the fullest…NTSB ATL83FKG08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Ashburn, GAThe plt reported that after the 4th pass, he had just completed a turn over a wooded area when the engine power went to idle RPM. He was forced to land in the trees, adjacent to the field that he was spraying. No preimpact, mechanical failure was found. The…NTSB ATL83LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Ruleville, MSThe plt reported that the engine lost power during a swath run. A run-on landing was made. Prior to stopping, the right skid & right spray boom hit a rice level, and subsequenily, the main rotor blade chopped the tail boom. No preimpact failures were found.NTSB LAX83LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Concord, CAThe acft made a forced landing on the arpt after the engine lost power at 150-200 ft AGL on takeoff. The pilot said all preflt checks were normal. Post accident examination revealed no reason for a loss of power.NTSB ATL83FA215Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Franklin, TNThe plt stated that aprx 45 min after takeoff, he smelled an odor like something burning,then noted a loss of power. He stated that the eng did not quit, but had lost power to about the 1000 RPM range. Also, he stated that the oil pressure dropped to about 10…NTSB MKC83LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wheatland, MOThe pilot said the engine lost power after takeoff and settled into trees off the end of the rwy. The engine, damaged by fire, was examined and there was no evidence of pre-impact failures or deficiencies.