NTSB investigations, IL
103 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
Where
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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\" = 'IL' 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" = 'IL' 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 CHI07CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Cooksville, ILThe partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons and the pilot's unsuccessful compensation for the tailwind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the corn crop.NTSB CHI07CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Prophetstown, ILThe pilot's failure to accurately monitor fuel consumption during flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the cornfield encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI07LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Moline, ILFatigue failure of the engine cylinder during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the resulting inadvertent stall during the forced landing. A contributing factor…NTSB CHI07LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Rockford, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (corn field) encountered during the landing.NTSB CHI07LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbia, ILThe certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…NTSB CHI07LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Lansing, ILThe loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to a bent exhaust valve and fouled spark plugs.NTSB CHI07LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Peoria, ILThe loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the exhaust valve as a result of maintenance not performed by the aircraft owner, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI07LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chester, ILThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.NTSB CHI06LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Harmon, ILThe exhaustion of the fuel supply due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate suppy of fuel for the flight.NTSB CHI06CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210G · Pontiac, ILA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper in-flight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The road embankment was a factor.NTSB CHI06CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiller Rutan Long-Ez · Morris, ILThe partial loss of engine power during the final approach to landing for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The tall grass was a factor.NTSB CHI06LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB CHI06FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, ILThe aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.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 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 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 CHI05LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Columbia, ILA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during the forced landing, the muddy field, and the dark night.NTSB CHI05LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKramer Glasair III · Schaumburg, ILFuel starvation for undetermined reasons during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence and fence post impacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04GA130Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna T206H · Homer Glen, ILThe seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the inadequate emergency procedures by…NTSB CHI04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Casey, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's failure to obtain a maintenance inspection by a qualified…NTSB CHI04FA029Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet 24D · Belleville, ILThe total loss of power to the right engine and the partial loss of power to the left engine after the airplane encountered a flock of birds during initial climb out, resulting in impeded ram induction airflow.NTSB CHI03LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA200 · Sugar Grove, ILA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the magnetos, and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI03FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Barrington Hill, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. An inadequate preflight inspection and the trees encountered during the forced landing were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrooks Sonerai 2L · Canton, ILThe partial failure of the ignition system, the induction air leak at the carburetor mounting plate, and the pilot's inadvertant stall during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crack in the electronic ignition coil, and the improper…NTSB CHI02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Seneca, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Malta, ILThe probable cause of this accident was fuel exhaustion, due to a failure to properly compute initial fuel quantity and/or fuel consumption.NTSB CHI02LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Mattoon, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor to the accident was the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Jacksonville, ILThe helicopter's loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering close to the ground, and the low altitude and low airspeed. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot not being able to get into autorotation.NTSB CHI01LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Taylorville, ILThe pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and the corn crop.NTSB CHI01LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albion, ILthe maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllen Rotorway 162F · Jerseyville, ILthe improper autorotation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the engine failure for undetermined reason(s) and the muddy terrain.NTSB CHI01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Brussels, ILthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high vegitation encountered during the precautionary landing.NTSB CHI01LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Du Quoin, ILloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot operating the helicopter outside of the height-velocity curve, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were the…NTSB CHI01LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Minier, ILthe carburetor ice and after takeoff, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the plowed field condition.NTSB CHI00LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison E-RACER · Sugar Grove, ILthe owner/builder's inadequate modification to the engine air intake system and the inadvertent engine shutdown. Factors included the low air pressure of the air intake system and the excessive fuel flow to the manifold.NTSB CHI00LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chapin, ILthe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment.NTSB CHI00LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Joliet, ILthe engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch.NTSB CHI00LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Kankakee, ILthe misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors were the failure of the impeller seal resulting in a total loss of engine oil and subsequent engine failure, the plowed farm field, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00FA110Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Lemont, ILthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the operation within the cross "hatched area" of the helicopter's height/velocity curve by the company.NTSB CHI00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Schaumburg, ILinadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and fuel consumption calculations not being preformed by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the rocks/boulders, and the high vegetation.NTSB CHI99LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBosick Pulsar · Belleville, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI99LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Granite City, ILLoss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the rough/uneven.NTSB CHI99LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Edelstein, ILan inadequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the corn crop the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI98FA353Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBarklage Revolution Mini 500 · Cahokia, ILA loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the power-takeoff cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the power lines.NTSB CHI98LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Harrisburg, ILthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · New Lenox, ILLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Litchfield, ILLoss of engine power due to an open exhaust valve and low cylinder compression. A related factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI98LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChinese A/F Aero Ind Dev CTR PL-1B · Sugar Grove, ILinadequate design of the carburetor heat system by the manufacturer, and subsequent carburetor ice, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and obstructions and…NTSB CHI97LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Manito, ILloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI97LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrisburg, ILthe loss of engine power followed by an engine fire for reason or reasons undetermined.