NTSB investigations, AK
161 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 ANC08LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an attempted go-around, resulting in a forced landing and a collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Prudhoe Bay, AKFuel starvation due to the blockage of fuel inlet screens, and improper service procedures by ground personnel.NTSB ANC08LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Aniak, AKThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection and fuel starvation, while doing touch-and-go landings.NTSB ANC07LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ANC07LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC07LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR-15 · Clear, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC07CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.NTSB ANC07LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Talkeetna, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.NTSB ANC07FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning, and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AKThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with trees.NTSB ANC07FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180E · Cordova, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment.NTSB ANC06LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcNabb Bushmaster · Delta Junction, AKAn electrical short that disabled the electronic ignition system of the airplane's engine during the final approach phase for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with high vegetation. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure…NTSB ANC06LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe possible loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an unknown reason, which resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain and a nose over.NTSB ANC06LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStorm Zenair CH-701 · Fairbanks, AKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent into trees.NTSB ANC06CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185F · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency landing and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC06LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Chenega Bay, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough terrain and a nose over. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC06LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Naknek, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with high vegetation and the ground.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 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 ANC05LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL Warzawa-Okecie 104 Wilga 80 · Platinum, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff initial climb from a remote beach, which resulted in a ditching and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC05LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Stony River, AKA partially blocked fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was an inoperative electric auxiliary fuel pump.NTSB ANC05FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a minimum airspeed during a low-altitude turn to return to the airport, and his improper in-flight decision to initiate a steep, low altitude turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and an in-flight collision with…NTSB ANC05LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Anchorage, AKA total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual inspection schedule, which resulted in a forced landing in an area that contained power lines and trees.NTSB ANC05LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Denali Park, AKThe loss of engine power during takeoff and cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing, and collision with trees.NTSB ANC05LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sleetmute, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful emergency…NTSB ANC04LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRufli Theodore J Rufli · Fairbanks, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing and an on ground collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane.NTSB ANC04FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AKA loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall.NTSB ANC04LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Minto, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC04LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGothard Super Cuby · Palmer, AKThe loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Togiak, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason that resulted in a forced landing, a collapse of the main landing gear, and a collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a runway light fixture.NTSB ANC03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nenana, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC03LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDusseau Kitfox · Nikiski, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an overrun during the emergency landing, and subsequent nose over in swampy terrain.NTSB ANC03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Big Lake, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC03LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes Stol King · Seldovia, AKThe loss of engine power during initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC02LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB ANC02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Sitka, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Skwentna, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC01LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs KE-1-A · Willow, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason.NTSB ANC01LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Kenai, AKThe total loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC01TA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Willow, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of an engine cylinder.NTSB ANC01LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKA fire of undetermined origin, following a precautionary landing.NTSB ANC01LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Willow, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC01GA075Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's selection of the incorrect fuel tank, subsequent fuel starvation, and inadvertent stall during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate transition training, and insufficient training standards of the operator/management.NTSB ANC01LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Eek, AKA malfunction of the engine fuel control due to an improper overhaul by other maintenance personnel, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Gakona, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Delta Junction, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.