NTSB investigations, AL
86 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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\" = 'AL' 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" = 'AL' 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 ATL07CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-150G · Enterprise, ALThe CFI's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in the engine which resulted in a loss of engine power, a forced landing on muddy terrain, and a nose over.NTSB ATL07LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2A · Huntsville, ALThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper 28 · Andulusia, ALThe pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA157Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Haleyville, ALThe pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.NTSB ATL05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402B · Alabaster, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 ATL05LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPaul E. Conner Rotor-EZ · St Elmo, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL05CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL05CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 B · Eutaw, ALThe pilots inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL04CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane .NTSB ATL04LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-K · Birmingham, ALA loss of engine power due to the throttle/power lever cable becoming disconnected in-flight, as a result of maintenance personnel failure to comply with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86-24-07 and Cessna information letter SE79-6.NTSB ATL04LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Troy, ALThe certified flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, in-flight collision with trees and ground.NTSB ATL04LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK55M · Troy, ALA loss of engine power due to a fractured connecting rod for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL03FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Scottsboro, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB ATL03LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCollier Quickie · Alexander, ALThe loss engine of power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL03FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700B · Mobile, ALThe improper installation of the power control linkage on the engine fuel control unit by maintenance personnel which resulted in a loss of power lever control, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and his intentional engine shutdown which…NTSB MIA02LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Irvington, ALThe loss of engine power due to internal contamination (rust and water) of the servo fuel injector resulting in it flowing approximately half of the required fuel flow at full throttle. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…NTSB MIA02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Headland, ALa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL02IA079Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRockwell International 500-S · Jackson, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power in both engines, and subsequent forced landing in a field.NTSB MIA01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter · Troy, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the approach resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during final approach due to undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Weaver, ALDamage to the No. 4 cylinder intake valve push rod tube at an undetermined time which resulted in the push rod rubbing on the push rod tube and failing due to wear, resulting in loss of engine power and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a…NTSB MIA01LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Seminole, ALthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and failure to refuel en route and ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a…NTSB ATL01LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversity of Alabama MINI-500 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's unapproved airframe modification that resulted in the loss of flight control during the emergency descent.NTSB MIA00LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Chatom, ALthe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision and failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate fuel reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a forced landing…NTSB MIA00LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckinnis Steen Skybolt · Tuscaloosa, ALa loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation which was caused by a fuel leak in the gascolator as a result of improper maintenance by the operator that resulted in the pilot making a forced landing during which the airplane sustained substantial…NTSB ATL99LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Enterprise, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with a tree during the forced landing.NTSB ATL99LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-600 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the wrong engine that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the left fuel boost pump failed.NTSB ATL99LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRutan VERI-EZE · Enterprise, ALThe pilot's failure to remove covers from the fuel tank vent which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL99LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoyd Dan MONO-WHEEL; Euro · Smith, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Sylvan Springs, ALThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarris VARI-EZE · Eufaula, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL99LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Florala, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination with water.NTSB MIA99LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Opp, ALa loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft flex coupling, resulting in an in-flight collision with a vehicle.NTSB ATL99LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Hanceville, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a dark night and terrain condition.NTSB MIA98FA229Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Carrollton, ALThe pilots failure to follow written instructions in the flight manual for an engine failure, and the improper use of flight controls (cyclic/collective) during an autorotation resulting in a hard landing, and collision of the main rotor blades with the…NTSB ATL98LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Dothan, ALFuel Exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the power line.NTSB ATL98LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Guntersville, ALThe pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos.NTSB MIA97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185D · Wetumpka, ALloss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).NTSB MIA97LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Troy, ALThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during an emergency landing resulting in an overrun and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was a reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA97LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Cullman, ALa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors in this accident were: an improper autorotation as a result of improper collective use and resulting failure to maintain main…NTSB MIA97FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Birmingham, ALfailure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures and feather the malfunctioning engine, which led to a forced landing and subsequent collision with a chimney (residence) and the terrain. His lack of recent experience in make/model of aircraft was a related…NTSB MIA97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gulf Shores, ALInadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft engine, which allowed continued use of a deteriorated ignition harness and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA97LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Columbiana, ALthe pilot's improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to select a tank with fuel for a restart, which resulted in a failure to restart the engine, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with terrain. High…NTSB ATL97LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Abbeyville, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brewton, ALa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL96LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSky Star Kitfox #1 · Bridgeport, ALloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.NTSB MIA96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Meridianville, ALLoss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance during the 100-hour annual. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL96LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, ALLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL95LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuadcity Challenger I · Anniston, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, following an undetermined engine malfunction.NTSB ATL95LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Livingston, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.