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"
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 ATL05LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Opa Locka, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Destin, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Winthrop, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB DEN05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Afton, WYloss of engine power for reasons undetermined.NTSB CHI05CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportYamokoski Glastar · Marcellus, MIThe in-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the tall corn he encountered.NTSB SEA05LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTichacek N-3 Pup · Mead, WAThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA05LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2A · Helena, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement.NTSB IAD05LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Smoketown, PAA loss of engine power during the climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.NTSB DFW05FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Gulf of MexicoThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations.NTSB DEN05LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cedar City, UTthe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the soft dirt.NTSB ATL05CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Ridgeland, SCThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with objects.NTSB ATL05FA144Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMBB BK 117 B-1 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot in-flight decision to land in a unsuitable landing area during a precautionary landing. A factor was the loss of power on the number two engine.NTSB ATL05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402B · Alabaster, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA05LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Vero Beach, FLThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.NTSB MIA05LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe reported loss of engine power from the left engine, and the failure of the left propeller to feather for undetermined reasons, resulting in the inability to maintain altitude, and subsequent ditching.NTSB DFW05LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Joiner, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Marshalltown, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCain RV-8 · Stephenville, TXThe loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lyford, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Georgetown, MNThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees.NTSB CHI05LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Mountain View, MOThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb after takeoff.NTSB ANC05LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chickaloon, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a emergency landing/collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D-85 · Wasilla, AKThe total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.NTSB NYC05LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Nashua, NHThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.NTSB DEN05LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSheel Vans RV-8 · Fort Collins, COthe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and descending into the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to refuel the airplane, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI05LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · New Boston, ILThe loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Marshalltown, IAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the corn crop.NTSB CHI05CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco CTO · Shelbyville, ILThe loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor ice. A factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB NYC05LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Penn Yan, NYThe loss of engine power due to a fatigue fractured pushrod.NTSB CHI05LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620-B · Osage, IAThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the wires and the trees.NTSB ATL05FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-D35 · Decatur, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing.NTSB SEA05LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Seattle, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI05FA212Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Wheeling, ILThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to execute a go-around without raising the landing gear and raising the flaps to the full UP position, resulting in low airspeed and the airplane stalling. Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's…NTSB DFW05CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff and the subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment and the lack of suitable terrain for the…NTSB DFW05CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMrazek Rans S-14 · Forth Worth, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN05LA117Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Grand Junction, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, the ravine, and the steep drop off embankment.NTSB IAD05LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chatham, VAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was properly engaged, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW05FA188Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Ada, OKThe loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue fracture in one of the crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the twin-engine airplane after the power loss, which resulted in an inadvertent…NTSB LAX05LA242Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Mxlii 101 Sport · Galt, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CHI05CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Plainwell, MIThe loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB IAD05LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA05LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Gulfport, MSA loss engine power for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.NTSB DFW05LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pollock, LAThe loss of engine power due to a loose engine lubrication system component in the crankcase. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Black Oak, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · White Cloud, MIA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…NTSB SEA05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sequim, WAThe temporary loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB CHI05LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · West Plains, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the intentional autorotation. The pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown flare leading to a hard landing was an additional cause. A contributing factor was the intentional autorotation.NTSB NYC05LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPratt Ultravia Pelican-PL · Middlebury, VTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees.