NTSB investigations, ID
61 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' 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" = 'ID' 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 SEA07LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Fairfield, IDThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Nampa, IDThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors include a power transmission line between the point were the aircraft lost power and the runway that the pilot was attempting to reach.NTSB SEA07CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to verify that the airplane was refueled, which resulted in a loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07TA203Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna TU206G · New Meadows, IDThe loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA07LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalsted Flightstar Pioneer · Nampa, IDThe failure (fracture) of the crankshaft of the non-certificated two-cycle engine during cruise flight. Factors include a ditch running through the field in which the pilot executed his engine-out forced landing.NTSB SEA07LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCavalier F51D Mustang · Rexburg, IDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA05CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kamaih, IDFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, resulting in a loss of engine power, and collision with terrain.NTSB SEA05LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Star, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident were the transmission wires.NTSB SEA05LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the loss of engine power. A vehicle was a factor in the on ground collision.NTSB SEA05FA097Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lowell, IDThe number four exhaust valve sticking in the open position during cruise flight. Factors include the pilot's failure to have an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic look at the engine after it had run rough immediately after start-up prior to this and a number…NTSB SEA04LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Homedale, IDThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA04LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Wendell, IDA cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Idaho Falls, IDIn-flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Oakley, IDFailure (fracture) of the two number four piston compression rings, leading to the erosion of a section of the piston sidewall, resulting in the exhaustion of the engine's oil supply during cruise flight, followed by a forced landing on a country road.…NTSB SEA02FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Tensed, IDAircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Heyburn, IDA blocked fuel line due to a gasket that had disintegrated and blocked the fuel line.NTSB SEA02FA083Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Boise, IDA blocked fuel line that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A contamination of metal flakes on the fuel filter, and an inadequate annual inspection were factors.NTSB SEA02LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrunger Osprey II · Orofino, IDThe aircraft's inadequate carburetor heat air box system, leading to an accumulation of ice in the carburetor throat during final approach to landing. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's failure to correctly judge the height of the…NTSB SEA01FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of power on the left engine, resulting in loss of aircraft control. Factors included a loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to properly configure…NTSB SEA00LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Council, IDthe fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took place.NTSB SEA00LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Coolin, IDThe turbine outlet temperature indicating system was out of calibration. Factors included improper maintenance calibration, which resulted in the over temperature of the turbine assembly.NTSB SEA00LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802F · Salmon River, IDCompressor turbine blade failure due to high-cycle fatigue initiating in the surface of the fir-tree root. Factors include unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB SEA00LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Middleton, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI00FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Lewiston, IDthe pilot failed to follow the flight manual procedures and did not engage the Continuous Ignition system resulting in both engines flaming out when the air induction system was blocked with ice. Additional factors to the accident included the hilly terrain,…NTSB SEA00LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomson Vans RV-6 · Emmett, IDThe pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.NTSB SEA99LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · American Falls, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and overload of the (right) main landing gear. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.NTSB SEA99LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Tetonia, IDA failure of the right magneto drive gear shaft. Factors include the absence of any suitable terrain on which to perform an emergency landing, and the rough/uneven condition of the terrain on which the pilot was forced to land.NTSB SEA99LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, IDFuel exhaustion. Carburetor contamination and rough terrain were factors.NTSB SEA99LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rexburg, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA99LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Tensed, IDThe pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the absence of cautionary markings on the fuel gauge, and high trees at the accident site.NTSB SEA98LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bonners Ferry, IDImproper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and…NTSB SEA98LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Sagle, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel starvation.NTSB SEA98LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Driggs, IDExcessive pressure in the fuel control unit. A foreign material/substance found on the fuel system screens was a factor.NTSB SEA98LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Blackfoot, IDA loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA98LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Idaho Falls, IDloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident included a dirt berm/ridge in the field where the pilot executed the forced landing.NTSB SEA96FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Marsing, IDloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB SEA96LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Hazleton, IDpartial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude; the pilot's delay in dumping the entire chemical load, when he first perceived a power loss; and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…NTSB SEA95LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · New Meadows, IDA partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarsen Avid Heavy Hauler · Nampa, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Nampa, IDA cracked cylinder.NTSB SEA93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Ashton, IDA power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB SEA92LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Paul, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and aircraft control not possible by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA91LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Weiser, IDThe pilot did not refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA90LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Cottonwood, IDThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The berm, which the airplane struck during landing, was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA87MA192Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Twin Falls, IDChk plt was conducting capt proficiency chk on another company plt (PIC) under dark ngt condtns. Subsequent to full stop ldg on rwy 25, takeoff chklst was recited. PIC commenced t/o on rwy 07. Chk plt simulated VI eng cut after liftoff. PIC was unable to…NTSB SEA87LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Starship Alpha · Burley, IDA loss of power occurred shortly after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL. Due to obstacles in the pilot's flight path landing had to be made in a river where the aircraft was substantially damaged. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.NTSB SEA87LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Twin Falls, IDDuring descent from cruise for landing the engine momentarily ran rough and then quit. The pilot attempted to land onto a road but struck a telephone pole in flight. The aircraft then descended onto the ground nose first. No reason for the engine failure…NTSB SEA87LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Corral, IDThe plt was scouting for elk in rugged rising terrain. The eng began losing power, so he applied carburetor heat. However, the RPM dropped further & the acft crashed on wooded terrain. No mechanical difficulties were found. County authorities stated that…NTSB SEA87LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mountain Home, IDOn short final the engine began running rough. The pilot elected at that time to place the carburetor heat in the on position. The engine then ceased operating. The pilot landed the aircraft short of the runway and struck a chain link fence during the landing…NTSB SEA86LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Stibnite, IDThe pilot executed a steep, reduced power descent into the destination airstrip. He then reported that when he attempted to reduce the rate of descent with a power application, the engine did not respond. There was no evidence of any mechanical malfunction…